Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs VC88

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Network camera discovery
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Secure local and remote access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

About

VC88

This application offers remote video surveillance and smart home management. It allows multiple users to watch live feeds simultaneously, supports voice intercom, and provides video playback with remote image capture. The app also features alarm detection and tilt control for enhanced smart home integration.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Voice intercom and video calls
  • Video playback and remote capture
  • Alarm detection and prompts
  • Tilt and pan control
  • HD 720P streaming
  • Smart configuration
Features
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VC88 is a new generation of smart home cloud camera free applications, to provide users with convenient and easy to use smart home management and remote video surveillance services. 1, support for many people at the same time real-time video online watch. 2, support voice intercom and video calls. 3, support video playback and remote image capture. 5, support for a variety of alarm detection and prompt. 6, support and tilt control, preset setting and positioning. 7, intelligent cloud media transmission technology, network real-time transmission of high-definition 720P million. 8, support SmartLink smart configuration, the user is more convenient to use.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
VC884 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VC88 at 5.0 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.1. VC88 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and device support (6 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VC88 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VC88 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 50% of VC88's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus VC88: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerVC88
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.05.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCGuangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

VC88

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

VC88

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99
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  • Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99
None

VC88

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VC88 free?
VC88 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or VC88?
VC88 is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while VC88 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or VC88 have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor VC88 shows ads.

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